Question for you on the M1....

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
...I have found files that tell me about a part of the M1 Garand that had been given a wrong name. It has been called the "INTERCEPTER" by those who know about it, and it is still on the M1 Garand!! My Question is does any one have any data on this component and how it works ?
The data on this file comes from a VERY HIGH SOURCE at SA.

Thanks again
Clancy
ps could use some help by hits TIA
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FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF

 

[Alonzo]

Gentlemen,
...I have found files that tell me about a part of the M1 Garand that had been given a wrong name. It has been called the "INTERCEPTER" by those who know about it, and it is still on the M1 Garand!! My Question is does any one have any data on this component and how it works ?
The data on this file comes from a VERY HIGH SOURCE at SA.

Thanks again
Clancy
ps could use some help by hits TIA
NRA Life Endowment
NRA Training Counselor
NRA Instructor
FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF

Clancy;
That is the first time I ever heard that reference.
Where did this come from...is it documented?
Cheers

 

[John Sukey]

Wonder it that's what we call the "safety sear"
Keeps the hammer back after firing a round untill the trigger is released.

 

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
Mr. Sukey VERY NICE. A correct answer. Good work Sir.
Thanks again
Clancy
ps may I ask how you pick this up. pm if ywou wish/or email

 

[Bittermansbro]

because it 'intercepts' the hammer?

 

[Clancy]

Gentlemen,
Alonzo,
I have SA files on this project as well as others at SA. Hope your in for a long winter night's
Thanks again
Clancy

 

[John Sukey]

How did I pick that up? I was ISSUED a M1.
We had a training film that told us NOT to mess about with the trigger group because the rifle could go full auto.

Now that brings up another idiocy. OUR "gubmint" decided that all those put togethers of the SLR/ FAL's from parts kits could NOT have the NEW upper recievers cut for the safety sear because then it would be a "machine gun" No matter that the SLR NEVER was issued with a select fire option. Only the heavy barrel version although both had the same lower.reciever.

In effect they made the rifle LESS SAFE!!!!! Due to bolt bounce, there was a possibility the rifle could fire before the bolt was locked.
Note, the sks HAS a safety sear.